Blended Families

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Creating a yours-and-his family isn't easy. But with patience and planning, it can be done.

How much disciplining should a stepparent do?

One soon-to-be stepmom seeks expert advice on how to learn to love her future stepson.

What to do when a stepparent disciplines your children differently than you do.

If you or your ex-spouse has recently remarried, check out these helpful books. They can make life in a stepfamily easier -- for you and your kids.

How to help kids deal with the arrival of a new stepsibling.

It's difficult for all parents to carve out private couple time, but it is particularly tough when you're in a stepfamily. Here's how the two of you can find space for some spice in your marriage.

Explaining to a child that a live-in stepfather isn't the same as a birth parent.

Learning to be close to a stepchild without threatening the biological parent's bond.

Many kids shuttle back and forth between Mom and Dad. We help you cope with a child who balks at your set of rules.

If you're splitting up, you need to help your kids (and yourself) make it through the rough stuff.

These key guidelines can help joint custody arrangements run smoothly.

Four common challenges and how you can overcome them.

How to discuss divorce with your child at any age.

Children can become anxious if their parent starts dating. The key is to keep your dating life separate from life with your child.

Now that you have a newborn, you may have to censor some of your behavior.

Here are the little new mom secrets that you won't find in the baby books.

One of every four American children today lives in a single-parent home. And though the circumstances may vary (some parents are divorced, others are widowed, and others are single parents by choice), the reality is that solo parenting is often stressful, demanding, and hectic. If you are a single mom or dad, there are 10 things you can do to help minimize the stress in your life -- and bring back the joy of parenting.

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Grandparents love doling out unsolicited advice -- and not all of it is bad (really). But here's what to do when their constant suggestions start to get on your nerves.

Understanding the unique needs of children adopted after infancy.

We asked new mothers to share how they add more joy to every day -- even the really tough ones. Click through and smile!

Check out some of our favorite books for preschoolers.

Kids of all ages find it painful and confusing when Mom and Dad break up.